Hi, I’m Nick  — a musician running this under my Tiny Vinyl Collective banner.

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I’d love to invite you to be part of an early Tiny Vinyl Session.

 

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What it is

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• Intimate, stripped-back recording sessions in local venues and businesses outside of trading hours.

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• Think Scary Pockets / NPR Tiny Desk / Triple J Like A Version / BBC Live Lounge / Boyce Avenue / Sofar Sounds – but with our own flavour.

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• Each session captures a moment in time:

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• 2–3 songs (ideally originals + one cover)

• A conversation (about the tunes and your life in music)

• Released as a 3-track EP (Spotify, Apple, etc.) + a podcast/video episode

 

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The Heart of It

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• I’m not setting out for perfect takes – the point is the imperfections, the jam, and the collaboration.

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• Originals: Don’t think of it as bringing your definitive version of the song. Instead, think of it like bringing the tune into a jam room. We’ll explore how you’d play it live in a stripped-back setting. The instrumentation will often be different — if it’s a huge EDM track, we might pull it right back to just voice and guitar. I can prepare charts/parts if needed so it feels supported but still flexible.

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• Covers: I’d love these to be reimagined. Think reharmonisations, different grooves, new textures — something that reflects you, not just the original. Best to avoid covers that sit too close to the original recording. I don’t want you to feel attached to recreating it — the whole spirit is to get excited about messing with it (very Scary Pockets vibes).

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• Songs are reflections: not their “official history” but your current relationship with them.

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• We’ll keep instruments in our hands during the chats – playing through ideas, getting technical if it feels right, breaking down parts.

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• I’ll also bring questions of my own from learning your tunes – about lyrics, details, and choices I noticed.

 

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How It Works

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• Host & Musical Director: I’ll guide the session, and can play bass, acoustic/electric guitar, ukulele, and sing lead or BVs.

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• Players & The Collective: Sometimes it’s just you and me. Other times I may bring in extra players – percussion, cajón, bass, keys – drawing from the Tiny Vinyl Collective. The lineup is shaped around the songs. If you have band members or a musical partner you want to include, definitely let me know!

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• Arrangement Ideas: I’ll always have thoughts (reharmonisations, grooves, twists), but I’m never attached – we’ll go with what feels right for you. The aim is to make this enjoyable, not overwhelming.

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• Pre-Session Chat: Before confirming/rehearsing, we’ll talk through your comfort level and map out the vision for your session.

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• Songs: Bring 2–3 songs (ideally 2 originals + 1 cover) — keeping in mind the spirit above (stripped back for originals, reimagined for covers).

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• Rehearsal (or Not): We can rehearse, and I often use rehearsals to get all the levels of our headphone mixes dialled in. So far we’ve been doing two to three 2-hour rehearsals, but we can always fly by the seat of our pants if that suits the vibe. A light game plan helps — I like to think about harmonies and the general arc ahead of time. But if we don’t get to rehearse, there’s fun in that too.

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• Conversation: After recording the songs, we’ll sit with instruments and chat – exploring lyrics, musical details, and what the tunes reflect back to you.

 

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On-the-Day Flow

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• Setup: ~1–2 hrs

• Recording: 2–4 hrs (2–3 songs + conversation)

• Pack down: ~1–2 hrs

• Total: Allow 6–8 hrs on site

• Recorded in a local business/venue outside of trade hours, so there’s no disruption to them.

 

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Practical Stuff

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• Covers: Share your key in advance so we can plan instrumentation.

• Headphone Mixes: Each player has their own custom in-ear mix.

• No looping (unless it’s a central part of your arrangement).

• Filming: We’ll capture the performances plus behind-the-scenes (setup, laughs, in-between moments) for a documentary-style edit.

• Timing: Sessions usually run mid-week – either mornings or afternoons (Tues–Thurs) – or whenever a venue’s downtime allows.

 

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The Spirit

 

Tiny Vinyl Sessions isn’t about myths or perfect takes.

It’s about real musicians, sharing the way music actually lives in their hands, voices, and lyrics.

Each session is less a polished product and more a timestamp — imperfect, collaborative, and alive.

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